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Double decker destroyed in south London fire | Double decker destroyed in south London fire |
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A double decker bus has been destroyed in a suspected engine fire in south London. | A double decker bus has been destroyed in a suspected engine fire in south London. |
Fire broke out in the bus at about 09:20 GMT on Forest Hill Road in Wood Vale near to Honor Oak Park. Clouds of thick black smoke could be seen for miles around. | Fire broke out in the bus at about 09:20 GMT on Forest Hill Road in Wood Vale near to Honor Oak Park. Clouds of thick black smoke could be seen for miles around. |
The route 172 bus was out of service when the fire broke out, with only the driver on board. | The route 172 bus was out of service when the fire broke out, with only the driver on board. |
London Fire Brigade said the fire was quickly put out and no-one was hurt. | London Fire Brigade said the fire was quickly put out and no-one was hurt. |
The Metropolitan Police said the blaze started with a suspected engine fire and was not suspicious. | |
Ken Davidson, Transport for London's head of bus operations said the fire was being investigated. |
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